Studio Art

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Program at a Glance

Degree(s)

Bachelor of Arts

College(s)/School(s)

College of Arts and Humanities

Department(s)

Fine Art and Art History

Studio Art 2D and 3D Media teaches the creation of visual art through traditional two-dimensional (painting, drawing, printmaking) and three-dimensional (ceramics, sculpture) processes. The curriculum emphasizes creative expression, mastery of technical skill and maintaining a professional practice. Explore the creative process, problem-solving techniques, and the historical and contemporary contexts of art. Join our vibrant artistic community, engage in hands-on studio work, and nurture your artistic voice. Embrace experimentation, self-expression, and the power of visual storytelling. Unleash your creativity, forge your artistic path, and immerse yourself in a supportive environment that celebrates artistic excellence and the boundless possibilities of visual expression.

At CNU, you can focus your studies even further in the following subject areas:

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2D and 3D Media
Student color theory artwork hanging on a board

Graphic Design
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Photography and Video Art

Degree Requirements

  • FNAR 117 - 3D Design [Formerly 119, not equivalent]
  • FNAR 118 - 2D Design
  • FNAR 121 - Drawing I
  • FNAR 128 - Introduction to Digital Media
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 201 - World Art in Context I
    • FNAR 202 - World Art in Context II
  • Sophomore portfolio review
  • Select two:
    • FNAR 224 - Painting I
    • FNAR 227 - Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 130, equivalent]
    • FNAR 241 - Ceramics I
    • FNAR 251 - Sculpture I
    • FNAR 252 - Printmaking I
  • Select a minimum of six:
    • FNAR 322 - Figure Drawing
    • FNAR 324 - Advanced Painting
    • FNAR 327 - Advanced Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 230, equivalent]
    • FNAR 341 - Advanced Ceramics
    • FNAR 351 - Advanced Sculpture
    • FNAR 352 - Advanced Printmaking
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 401 - Individual Problems in Studio
    • FNAR 402 - Advanced Studio Topics
    • FNAR 491 - Practicum in Studio Art/Art History
    • FNAR 495 - Special Topics
  • Select two:
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 372 - Arts in the United States
    • FNAR 373 - Italian Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 374 - Asian Art
    • FNAR 375 - Pre-Columbian Art
    • FNAR 376 - Medieval Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
    • FNAR 378 - Baroque Art
    • FNAR 379 - Northern Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 380 - Caribbean Art
    • FNAR 381 - African Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 403W - Advanced Topics in Art History
    • FNAR 490W - Senior Seminar in Art History
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
  • FNAR 388 - Artist's Portfolio
  • FNAR 488 - Senior Seminar in Studio Art
  • FNAR 117 - 3D Design [Formerly 119, not equivalent]
  • FNAR 118 - 2D Design
  • FNAR 121 - Drawing I
  • FNAR 128 - Introduction to Digital Media
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 201 - World Art in Context I
    • FNAR 202 - World Art in Context II
  • Sophomore portfolio review
  • Select a minimum of six:
    • FNAR 205 - Digital Photography [Formerly FNAR 101, not equivalent]
    • FNAR 252 - Printmaking I
    • FNAR 334 - Graphic Design Concepts
    • FNAR 335 - Graphic Design Processes
    • FNAR 336 - Typography
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 401 - Individual Problems in Studio
    • FNAR 402 - Advanced Studio Topics
    • FNAR 491 - Practicum in Studio Art/Art History
    • FNAR 495 - Special Topics
  • Select two:
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 372 - Arts in the United States
    • FNAR 373 - Italian Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 374 - Asian Art
    • FNAR 375 - Pre-Columbian Art
    • FNAR 376 - Medieval Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
    • FNAR 378 - Baroque Art
    • FNAR 379 - Northern Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 380 - Caribbean Art
    • FNAR 381 - African Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 403W - Advanced Topics in Art History
    • FNAR 490W - Senior Seminar in Art History
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
  • FNAR 388 - Artist's Portfolio
  • FNAR 488 - Senior Seminar in Studio Art
  • FNAR 117 - 3D Design [Formerly 119, not equivalent]
  • FNAR 118 - 2D Design
  • FNAR 121 - Drawing I
  • FNAR 128 - Introduction to Digital Media
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 201 - World Art in Context I
    • FNAR 202 - World Art in Context II
  • Sophomore portfolio review
  • Select a minimum of six:
    • FNAR 205 - Digital Photography [Formerly FNAR 101, not equivalent]
    • FNAR 227 - Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 130, equivalent]
    • FNAR 327 - Advanced Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 230, equivalent]
    • FNAR 331 - Advanced Digital Photography
    • FNAR 333 - Video Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 401 - Individual Problems in Studio
    • FNAR 402 - Advanced Studio Topics
    • FNAR 491 - Practicum in Studio Art/Art History
    • FNAR 495 - Special Topics
  • Select two:
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 372 - Arts in the United States
    • FNAR 373 - Italian Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 374 - Asian Art
    • FNAR 375 - Pre-Columbian Art
    • FNAR 376 - Medieval Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
    • FNAR 378 - Baroque Art
    • FNAR 379 - Northern Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 380 - Caribbean Art
    • FNAR 381 - African Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 403W - Advanced Topics in Art History
    • FNAR 490W - Senior Seminar in Art History
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
  • FNAR 388 - Artist's Portfolio
  • FNAR 488 - Senior Seminar in Studio Art
  • FNAR 117 - 3D Design [Formerly 119, not equivalent]
  • FNAR 118 - 2D Design
  • FNAR 201 - World Art in Context I
  • FNAR 202 - World Art in Context II
  • One studio art course at or above the 200 level
  • Two studio art courses at or above the 300 level
    • FNAR 205 - Digital Photography [Formerly FNAR 101, not equivalent]
    • FNAR 224 - Painting I
    • FNAR 227 - Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 130, equivalent]
    • FNAR 241 - Ceramics I
    • FNAR 251 - Sculpture I
    • FNAR 252 - Printmaking I
    • FNAR 322 - Figure Drawing
    • FNAR 324 - Advanced Painting
    • FNAR 327 - Advanced Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 230, equivalent]
    • FNAR 331 - Advanced Digital Photography
    • FNAR 333 - Video Art
    • FNAR 334 - Graphic Design Concepts
    • FNAR 335 - Graphic Design Processes
    • FNAR 336 - Typography
    • FNAR 341 - Advanced Ceramics
    • FNAR 351 - Advanced Sculpture
    • FNAR 352 - Advanced Printmaking
    • FNAR 401 - Individual Problems in Studio
    • FNAR 402 - Advanced Studio Topics
    • FNAR 488 - Senior Seminar in Studio Art
    • FNAR 491 - Practicum in Studio Art/Art History
    • FNAR 495 - Special Topics
  • One art history course at or above the 300 level
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 372 - Arts in the United States
    • FNAR 373 - Italian Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 374 - Asian Art
    • FNAR 375 - Pre-Columbian Art
    • FNAR 376 - Medieval Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
    • FNAR 378 - Baroque Art
    • FNAR 379 - Northern Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 380 - Caribbean Art
    • FNAR 381 - African Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 403W - Advanced Topics in Art History
    • FNAR 490W - Senior Seminar in Art History
    • CLST 311 - Ancient Greek Art
    • CLST 312 - Ancient Roman Art
Course Catalog

Career Options

  • Fine Artist
  • Graphic Designer
  • Art Teacher/Instructor
  • Art Director
  • Art Therapist
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